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India Inc sees surge in professional CEOs earning million-dollar salaries

Amid growing global business uncertainty, Indian companies are increasingly appointing professional CEOs to lead growth, offering million-dollar salaries to navigate complex challenges. In BSE 200 firms, the number of professional CEOs earning over $1 million (₹8 crore) rose nearly 71% to 145 in FY25, while promoter-led CEOs remained largely stable at 65.

MyPragathi December 15, 2025
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Wanted: More C-suite execs to lead life outside a metro

Leadership roles are increasingly shifting to tier II and tier III cities as local companies expand and global firms establish deeper roots. This trend is driven by new investment opportunities, government incentives, and available land. While salaries may be slightly lower, professionals are drawn by improved quality of life and significant career growth.

MyPragathi December 14, 2025
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Right to Disconnect Bill rekindles work–life boundary debate

A private member's bill in India proposes a Right to Disconnect, empowering employees to ignore work communications outside office hours. While unlikely to become law soon, the bill highlights the growing debate on work-life boundaries, with several companies already implementing flexible policies to boost employee well-being and productivity.

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Public sector bank job exams get an overhaul, SBI results to come first

Bank exam rules: The Finance Ministry has revised the recruitment examination and result declaration timelines for public sector banks to streamline processes and enhance transparency. A new sequence will see SBI results announced first, followed by Nationalised Banks, and then Regional Rural Banks, aiming to reduce attrition and improve workforce planning.

MyPragathi December 12, 2025
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India’s drone, space-tech boom to add over 2 lakh jobs by 2033: Report

India's aerospace, drones, and space technology sector is set for massive growth. It is projected to expand five times to 44 billion US dollars by 2033. This expansion will create over two lakh new jobs for engineers and researchers. Government reforms and private sector involvement are driving this evolution.

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SPJIMR students bag highest offer of Rs 75 lakh per annum, average salary of Rs 33.75 lakh per annum

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's SPJIMR has announced impressive placement results for its Class of 2026. Students secured an average salary of Rs 33.75 lakh per annum. The institute reported 100% placements for its largest batch. Consulting emerged as the top recruiting domain. The highest salary offered was Rs 75 lakh per annum.

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India Inc’s medical costs to rise 11.5% in 2026

Employee medical plan costs in India are projected to rise by 11.5% in 2026, exceeding the global average. This trend, driven by cardiovascular diseases, cancer, and advanced medical technologies, prompts employers to invest in preventive care and flexible benefit plans to manage escalating expenses.

MyPragathi December 11, 2025
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CBSE Board Exam 2026: New instructions announced for Class 10 students. This small mistake can give you zero marks

CBSE Board Exam 2026 Changes: CBSE has issued new instructions for Class 10 board exams in 2026, warning students that mixing answers between sections in Science and Social Science will result in non-evaluation. The Board has restructured these papers into distinct sections, requiring students to mirror this format in their answer booklets to avoid losing marks.

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CG Police Constable Result 2025 out at cgpolice.gov.in: How to download merit list, PET and trade test scores online

Chhattisgarh CG Police Constable Result 2025 Out At cgpolice.gov: The CG Police recruitment process for Constable (Driver) and Constable (Tradesman) posts followed a detailed evaluation system conducted by CG Vyapam. With the PET and trade test results now declared, shortlisted candidates will move toward the medical exam and document checks in the final leg of the process.

MyPragathi December 10, 2025
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RRB NTPC UG CBT 2 exam city intimation slip: Check how to download and what’s next

RRB NTPC UG CBT 2 city intimation slip download: The Railway Recruitment Board will soon release the exam city intimation slip for the RRB NTPC UG CBT 2, scheduled for December 20, 2025. Candidates who cleared CBT 1 can download this slip from their region-wise RRB website to plan their travel and accommodation. The slip will contain exam day, date, shift, and venue details.

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